Research Assistant / Associate – Plasticity Lab
University of Glasgow - School of Psychology & Neuroscience
| Location: | Glasgow |
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| Salary: | Grade 6/7, £33,951 - £37,694 / £41,064 - £46,049 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 10th October 2025 |
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| Closes: | 24th October 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 181139 |
We are seeking a motivated Research Associate/Assistant to join the Plasticity Lab, led by Dr Cassandra Sampaio-Baptista, to support a Wellcome Trust-funded project.
The post holder will play a key role in leading a research program investigating how ageing and brain activity influence oligodendrocyte dynamics and behaviour and whether myelin-targeted interventions can enhance cognitive-motor function in ageing and related disorders.
We welcome applicants with a background in cellular neuroscience or similar and a strong interest in brain plasticity, myelin and/or ageing.
This is a full-time, 3-year post offering excellent training opportunities, including a minimum of 10 CPD days annually. The plasticity lab is an interdisciplinary group that studies how the brain adapts to experiences such as skill learning, as well as to biological processes like ageing. The lab employs a cross-species, multidisciplinary approach, integrating MRI, behavioral interventions, transgenic models, and brain stimulation.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
The lab is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and supports career development for all team members.
Within the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, we celebrate diversity and intersectionality by promoting profiles of LGBTQ+, ethnic minority, and neurodiverse staff and engage in work to decolonise and diversify our curriculum. Our school hosts an LGBTQ+ reading group alongside Rainbow Office Hours, a Race and Equality Network and a Neurodiversity Network open to all staff and students within our school. We endorse the principles of Athena SWAN and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University and a silver award within the school.
For further information, please contact Dr Cassandra Sampaio Baptista Cassandra.SampaioBaptista@glasgow.ac.uk
This post is full time, fixed term for up to 3 years from start date.
To apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-45
Closing Date: 24 October 2025 at 23:45
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